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![Two Kent State University students ride Flashfleet bikes in downtown Kent. Kent State was named a Green College in the 2016 Princeton Review’s “Guide to 361 Green Colleges” for its focus on environmentally friendly transportation. Two Kent State University students ride Flashfleet bikes in downtown Kent. Kent State was named a Green College in the 2016 Princeton Review’s “Guide to 361 Green Colleges” for its focus on environmentally friendly transportation.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/11.15.16%20Photo%20of%20Flashfleet.jpg?VersionId=BuIdq714dvJZO2NYX.kqEysyh1EPod50)
The new 2016 edition of The Princeton Review’s “Guide to 361 Green Colleges” features Kent State University as one of the most environmentally responsible “green” colleges.
“It is a recognition of the advancement we have made with regard to sustainability; we have been working…
Kent State Named One of 361 Green Colleges by The Princeton Review; E-Inside; November 15, 2016
The new 2016 edition of The Princeton Review’s “Guide to 361 Green Colleges” features Kent State University as one of the most environmentally responsible “green” colleges. “It is a recognition of the advancement we have made with regard to sustainability; we have been working…Image
Robin Selinger, Ph.D., faculty member at the Liquid Crystal Institute in the College of Arts and Sciences at Kent State University, has been elected a 2016 Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS). Each year,…
American Physical Society Elects Kent State’s Robin Selinger as Fellow
Robin Selinger, Ph.D., faculty member at the Liquid Crystal Institute in the College of Arts and Sciences at Kent State University, has been elected a 2016 Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS). Each year,…The university was informed of an incident that occurred off campus in the area of University Oaks Apartments between 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Monday, November 7. The person involved stated they were approached by a male subject who said he was having car trouble and…
Safety Notification Following Assault Report
The university was informed of an incident that occurred off campus in the area of University Oaks Apartments between 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Monday, November 7. The person involved stated they were approached by a male subject who said he was having car trouble and…![](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/huge_thumbnail/public/article_thumbnail/opener_final.jpg?VersionId=6OBMMel9WvVJEHeGrnZf80LQMuu2.KrI&h=2d83f517&itok=OZ3xqB9O)
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Researchers have long known that carrying extra weight can be hard on our bodies: studies show that obesity is linked to higher rates of heart and liver disease, for example.
Those extra pounds may be weighing down our brains, too, says John Gunstad, Ph.D., professor of…
Psychology professor John Gunstad studies the connection between obesity and cognitive problems
Researchers have long known that carrying extra weight can be hard on our bodies: studies show that obesity is linked to higher rates of heart and liver disease, for example. Those extra pounds may be weighing down our brains, too, says John Gunstad, Ph.D., professor of…Image
![Members of the Kent State ROTC stand at attention during the playing of the Armed Forces Medley, part of the annual observance of Veterans Day on the Student Green at Risman Plaza. Members of the Kent State ROTC stand at attention during the playing of the Armed Forces Medley, part of the annual observance of Veterans Day on the Student Green at Risman Plaza.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/Veterans4-web.jpg?VersionId=tfC8i0CECzfusTTPGDXCK_OJ8f2.Mp51)
Kent State University held its annual Veterans Day observance on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 11 a.m. on the Student Green at Risman Plaza.
Kent State to Honor Veterans on Nov. 9
Kent State University held its annual Veterans Day observance on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 11 a.m. on the Student Green at Risman Plaza.Image
![Kent State students get some exercise by running on the Lefton Esplanade on campus. Kent State students get some exercise by running on the Lefton Esplanade on campus.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/1500x800_wellness.jpg?VersionId=Sevp4w1VULyG4jOtFZz5BG9VZdtuoVC5)
Kent State University’s Strategic Roadmap includes a university-level initiative, the Kent State of Wellness, to create and support a culture of health and well-being across the Kent State system. The Kent State of Wellness team has identified eight health priorities for the…
Open Forums: Hear About the Kent State of Wellness and Share Your Ideas for a Culture of Health on Campus
Kent State University’s Strategic Roadmap includes a university-level initiative, the Kent State of Wellness, to create and support a culture of health and well-being across the Kent State system. The Kent State of Wellness team has identified eight health priorities for the…Image
![Jessica Barness (right), assistant professor of visual communication design at Kent State, reviews a student’s work in the Art Building. Jessica Barness (right), assistant professor of visual communication design at Kent State, reviews a student’s work in the Art Building.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/ScholarBarness.jpg?VersionId=SAW0AYzQxJJkFIabCe3DvHur54jhFtw_)
Scholar of the Month
Jessica Barness
Assistant Professor of Visual Communication Design
College of Communication and Information
2012-present
The word “communication” likely makes you think of language, but November’s Scholar of the Month has spent her entire career researching…
November Scholar Puts Communication on Display
Scholar of the Month Jessica Barness Assistant Professor of Visual Communication Design College of Communication and Information 2012-present The word “communication” likely makes you think of language, but November’s Scholar of the Month has spent her entire career researching…On Friday, Nov. 4, Kent State University President Beverly Warren will speak at the City Club of Cleveland. Her talk is titled “The Making of Meaningful Voice.”
Members of the Kent State community can watch the live webcast of Warren's speech at 12:30 p.m. at…
Kent State President Warren to Speak About “The Making of Meaningful Voice” at the City Club of Cleveland on Nov. 4
On Friday, Nov. 4, Kent State University President Beverly Warren will speak at the City Club of Cleveland. Her talk is titled “The Making of Meaningful Voice.” Members of the Kent State community can watch the live webcast of Warren's speech at 12:30 p.m. at…Image
![Jessica Barness (right), assistant professor of visual communication design at Kent State, reviews a student’s work in the Art Building. Jessica Barness (right), assistant professor of visual communication design at Kent State, reviews a student’s work in the Art Building.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/ScholarBarness.jpg?VersionId=SAW0AYzQxJJkFIabCe3DvHur54jhFtw_)
Scholar of the Month
Jessica Barness
Assistant Professor of Visual Communication Design
College of Communication and Information
2012-present
The word “communication” likely makes you think of language, but November’s Scholar of the Month has spent her entire career researching…
Scholar Puts Communication on Display
Scholar of the Month Jessica Barness Assistant Professor of Visual Communication Design College of Communication and Information 2012-present The word “communication” likely makes you think of language, but November’s Scholar of the Month has spent her entire career researching…Image
![Mietek Jaroniec, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Kent State University, was awarded the Medal of Marie Sklodowska-Curie by the Polish Chemical Society for his scientific achievements. Mietek Jaroniec, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Kent State University, was awarded the Medal of Marie Sklodowska-Curie by the Polish Chemical Society for his scientific achievements.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/article/11.03.16%20Photo%201%20of%20Mietek%20Jaroniec%20receiving%20the%20Medal%20of%20Marie%20Sklodowska-Curie.jpg?VersionId=lWOTJJAzyC2_m6VbneqqyQ5AwRESBo2O)
Mietek Jaroniec, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences at Kent State University, was recently awarded the Medal of Marie Sklodowska-Curie by the Polish Chemical Society for his scientific achievements.